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Architectural Designer Feels All Buildings Should be Green
Compiled By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
Lori Bork’s self designed house demonstrates her commitment to sustainable design.
Contractors Announce Contract Documents Partnership
Press Release Issued by AIA
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced a marketing partnership agreement.
Dassault to Lead Panel Discussion at Build Boston
Press Release Issued by Dassault Systemes
Patrick Mays, AIA, VP, Strategy, Dassault Systèmes will lead a panel on sustainable building products at Build Boston 2011.
Survey Shows Europeans Increased Interest in Sustainability
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
An Autodesk survey revealed a majority of consumers and business decision makers are willing to invest in more energy efficient homes and buildings.
USGBC President Honored by Landscape Architecture Community
Press Release Issued by USGBC
The American Society of Landscape Architecture gave Rick Fedrizzi the Olmstead Medal, which honors commitment for safeguarding natural heritage.
Sustainability Summit Award Voting Now Open

Pamela Gordon, Technology Forecasters president and ConnectPress columnist, is up for the prestigious Community award.
Rexel Announces Findings from International Study
Press Release Issued by Rexel
The study noted that while American respondents pay attention to their energy consumption, far less have taken steps to become more energy efficient.
New Engineering Manager Appointed at Springwoods Village
Press Release Issued by CDC Houston, Inc.
Mike Polhemus has 15 years of experience and will oversee all engineering, architectural design and construction efforts for the infrastructure.
Yudelson Featured in September Wired Magazine
Press Release Issued by Yudelson Associates
The interview deals with Yudelson’s views about the future of Zero Net Energy homes.
Microdesk Opens New Chicago Office
Press Release Issued by Microdesk
Industry consultant Microdesk, Inc. announced the opening of its new office location at 222 S. Riverside Plaza in downtown Chicago.
Leading Urban and Landscape Design Firms to Compete

Four award-winning landscape and urban design teams will meet to compete in the Minneapolis Riverfront Design Competition (MR|DC).
Making a Renewable Energy Grid Possible
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Dr. Takeuchi has spent her life working to develop better methods of energy storage.
HOK to Lead Climate Action Workshop at World Expo
Press Release Issued by HOK
The architectural firm heads to Shanghai to commemorate "San Francisco Week" at World Expo where their Global Director of Climate Action will speak.
Green Building Says how to Future-Proof Your Portfolio
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
Find out why Nils Noak, Green Building Manager for the Deutsche Bank’s newly renovated Twin Towers, sees green building as a money maker.
Young Architects Competition Recipients Announced
Press Release Issued by AIA
Submitters were asked to explore the issue of temporary relief housing that could have a permanent function, through a concept design problem.
New Director Named for Bentley Building Performance Division
Press Release Issued by Bentley Systems
Dru Crawley, Ph.D., AIA, FASHRAE was Commercial Buildings Team Lead at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) before joining Bentley Systems.
New AIA Interim Executive VP/CEO Announced
Press Release Issued by AIA
Paul W. Welch, Jr., Hon. AIA, Executive Vice President of the AIA California Council (AIACC) will take new position July 19.
DesignGroup Earns Autodesk BIM Experience Award
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
The firm is being recognized for its use of building information modeling (BIM) to sustainable design on more than 40 building projects to date.
Green Guide Published for Airport Design

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. was commissioned by the Transportation Research Board to integrate sustainability practices in airport design.
A VP and a Director – Profile Spotlight on William Worthen
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
Read about what the AIA’s new Director, Resource Architect for Sustainability finds most rewarding about his position in the industry.
Keynotes Announced for 2010 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference
Press Release Issued by AIA
American Institute of Architects President George H. Miller, FAIA, is among the keynoters who will address the forum.
AIA Executive VP and CEO Departs AIA
Press Release Issued by AIA
Christine McEntee moves on to lead the American Geophysical Union, an international non-profit scientific association.
California Green Building Standards Code
Announcement by USGBC
An Interview with Dave Walls, executive director of California's Building Standards Commission on the new CALGreen code.
New Editor-in-Chief for Landscape Architecture Magazine

Veteran journalist Bradford McKee has joined Landscape Architecture magazine, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Recycled Energy Development Chairman Honored for Leadership
Press Release Issued By The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
Recycled Energy Development (RED) Chairman Tom Casten was honored today by the ACEEE for his innovation and leadership in promoting waste heat recovery.
Edward Mazria Receives the 2009 Hanley Award
By Rick Schwolsky, Hanley Wood
The Hanley Foundation will present the Hanley Award and $50,000 grant to a pioneering architect, author, educator and visionary.
2009 AIA Young Architects Award Recipients
Press Release Issued by AIA
This award honors individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the profession early in their careers.
Adèle Santos, FAIA, Awarded AIA Topaz Medallion
Press Release Issued by AIA
Dean of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Architecture + Planning is known as a distinguished educator.
Australian Architect Awarded 2009 AIA Gold Medal
Press Release Issued by AIA
65th Recipient of AIA’s highest honor is noted for his sustainable style.
Seattle Architecture Firm Recieves Top AIA Honor
Press Release Issued by AIA
Firm noted for its commitment to sustainable design.
Alternative Building Materials Expo Announced for 2008

The 5th annual Alternative Building Materials & Design Expo will return to Santa Monica, Calif., April 25-26, 2008.
ConnectPress Environmental Communities Launch New Home Page
By Amber Dunning, ConnectPress Media Coordinator
Today ConnectPress announced the launch of new home page designs for its Environmental Communities.
New 'From' Address on Your Green Building Newsletter
By Amber Dunning, ConnectPress Media Coordinator
Attention all Community Members!
Turner Corporation Names Peter Davoren Chairman/CEO

The Turner Corporation has announced that Peter J. Davoren has assumed the position of chairman and CEO, effective January 1.
Schwennsen Becomes 82nd AIA President

Katherine Lee Schwennsen was inaugurated as the 82nd president of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) during ceremonies held earlier this month.
Antoine Predock is the Recipient of the 2006 AIA Gold

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced that architect Antoine Predock, FAIA, is the recipient of the 2006 AIA Gold Medal.
FLUG Announces 2005 Fall FLUG Conference

The 2005 Fall FLUG Conference will be held November 3-4, 2005, at The Embassy Suites Hotel Tampa USF/Busch Gardens in Tampa, Fla.
Quigley Receives Maybeck Award for Architectural Design

The American Institute of Architects, California Council has announced Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA, as recipient of the 2005 Maybeck Award.
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